Jets: I'm not saying this thing won't work out. But there are some legitimate issues about whether DE/OLB Vernon Gholston will make the transition to the pros. I'll give the Jets the benefit of the doubt on this one, but Gholston had better be willing to make this thing work. I don't quibble too much with the selection of Purdue TE Dustin Keller, just the notion of trading up to get him at No. 30. Erik Ainge of Tennessee and interesting pick as a developmental quarterback.
Raiders: If Arkansas RB Darren McFadden turns out to be a star, then this whole draft will have been worth it. If not, then the Raiders will be stuck in the Black Hole a good while longer. I'm somewhat skeptical about how well McFadden will do. He is wonderfully talented and fast as the wind. But I do wonder if that speed will translate at the NFL level. We're about to find out.
Seahawks: USC DE Lawrence Jackson an interesting choice at No. 25, but just not sure if he's got first-round ability. Second-round TE John Carlson of Notre Dame addresses a glaring need. Seventh-round RB Justin Forsett of Cal added to a very crowded backfield.
Falcons: Is Boston College's Matt Ryan truly a franchise quarterback at No. 3 overall? Not sure anyone knows the answer, but the whole thing hinges on what he turns into. Huge reach for USC T Sam Baker at No. 21 overall. Had second-round grade ... at best. I do like second-round ILB Curtis Lofton, though, and LSU CB Chevis Jackson a good value in the third.
Buccaneers: Kansas CB Aqib Talib addresses a need, but Bucs hope character issues cloud his NFL future. Good value on second-round WR Dexter Jackson of Appalachian State. And what would a Bucs draft be without Jon Gruden getting yet another quarterback on his roster. Add Josh Johnson of San Diego to the mix.
Jaguars: They paid a hefty price to move up to No. 8 overall, but they think Florida DE Derrick Harvey is worth the price. We'll see. OLB Quentin Groves fell big-time and landed in Jacksonville in the second round.
Bengals: No quibble with OLB Keith Rivers of USC. Tremendous talent. Coastal Carolina WR Jerome Simpson at No. 46 was too high, although we understand the Bengals are having some issues with this fellow named Chad Johnson. Bengals hoping numbers help this year; they ended up with 10 players. If half can play, they'll be ahead of the game.